Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting Date: April 21, 2026
To: Members of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
From: Melissa Hanson, Housing Coordinator
Scott Wopata, Community Development Director
Title
Staff Updates
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Action Requested:
No action requested. There are several outstanding items related to Community Development and the HRA. A summary update on each item is provided below. Staff will also provide a verbal update during the meeting, and the Board may discuss any item individually as desired.
Summary Report:
City Redevelopment Projects, EDA, HRA, Planning Applications & Related Updates
See hyperlink in the attachment of this agenda item.
* Cleanup update
Staff have met with the management of Viking Terrace to discuss site-specific needs and ensure alignment with this year's cleanup approach. Viking Terrace expressed satisfaction with their current cleanup efforts and indicated interest in potential City financial support to help offset associated costs that are passed on to their residents. Staff are exploring this option and working with JunkTruck MN to obtain cost estimates. JunkTruck is a part of this year's City Cleanup and is facilitating trash and recycling diversion.
* Development updates
Harvest Hills includes 70+ units of housing and is under TIF consideration for affordability.
Heritage Lofts includes 138 units of housing and is working through final reviews under an approved 2023 TIF agreement.
Cedar Meadows has a signed development agreement and put shovel to dirt in preparation for building. Cedar Meadows is a proposed residential development located directly east of the Northfield Hospital. A development agreement for Phase I is now in place. Phase I includes a mix of 45 market rate single family homes and townhomes, as well as a 45-unit, age restricted (55+) senior cooperative called Gracewin.
* Property Updates
2330 Elianna Drive - The listing price has been reduced to $299,000. Showing activity has incr...
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